Messi insulted Arbeloa and Karanka after the last Classic

Leo Messi did not have his best day at the Bernabeu in the last Spanish Cup match. And not only within the field, where after many Barcelona games he was not decisive. After the match had two major clashes with Alvaro Arbeloa and Aitor Karanka as several Spanish media reported.

Alvaro Arbeloa and Leo Messi

According with what has been told in the Spanish media, some members of the Real Madrid squad are quite upset with Leo Messi, both for his behavior on the field and off. The game last night was the straw that broke the camel to the point that Xabi Alonso berated on the Santiago Bernabeu field some actions of the Argentinian star.

However, things did not end on the pitch. As was reported by 'Punto Pelota TV' and has been confirmed by MARCA newspaper, the four-time Golden Ball went to the Bernabeu parking after the game, looking for Alvaro Arbeloa. Messi insulted the Real Madrid player (called him dumb, among many other things) who could not believe what was happening. His wife, Carlota, who is in a state of pregnancy, was with the Spanish international player in the car and did not understand anything. "What's wrong with him?", asked her husband according to eyewitnesses. Keeping calm, Arbeloa said: "Shut up and get on the bus". An employee of Barcelona had to go to take Messi and bring him along with the rest of the Barcelona team.

Also, other Spanish media reported another incident of Messi with a white club member, in this case Aitor Karanka. According to the media, the footballer talked to the white second coach in these terms: "What's up with you? Shut up, you're the Mourinho's dummy." Barcelona, of course, has denied any incident with Leo Messi.

Real Madrid squad supports Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid squad supports Cristiano Ronaldo, a full support and seamless that his teammates, Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso, have expressed today. During a publicity event this afternoon to present the new Adidas boots that they will use this season and in which also participated Iker Casillas, both players have shown their support for the Portuguese star and have assured the fans of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will support Cristiano Ronaldo more than before.

Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa at the Adidas event

Both wanted to close the matter and explained how Cristiano was received in Wednesday's training session: "I did not see him very sad, I imagine it will be something personal, but we are close to him to help" said Arbeloa, who also commented: "I do not know where it came that there was a meeting. When we saw Cristiano we asked him how he was, he said well and all together had a good training. I think it was a temporary situation that has ended".

And Xabi Alonso said: "It is too exaggerated throughout the media issue. I understand that you have to sell a story, but the journalistic time is different to the football time. I see it as usual. When we were in training we asked for our fitness, by how we had played with our respective national teams. The subject was brought up with absolute naturalness and we started to think about Saturday's match".

About the reception that the Real Madrid fans could give Cristiano Bernabeu on Tuesday in the Champions League match against City, both believe that the Portuguese will have all the support: "The Bernabeu crowd likes to have a lethal and decisive player like Cristiano who has the goal in his boots" said Alonso, while Arbeloa commented: "Cristiano is an elite player, a reference in the field and people will applaud him more than before".

Furthermore, both Alonso and Arbeloa think that the Portuguese forward deserves the Golden Ball. “I'd be really pleased if it went to him, or if another teammate won it”, explained the Whites' number 14. “I think that Cristiano deserves it. He's scored a lot of goals and won titles”, added Arbeloa.

Alvaro Arbeloa renewed until 2016

The international Spanish defender, Alvaro Arbeloa, has renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2016, as announced today the club in a statement through the official website. Arbeloa had contract until 2014.

Alvaro Arbeloa 

"I'm more than happy. It is my pride and honor to be in this club. To be able to extend my contract two years, until 2016, is a source of absolute joy. I am delighted with the faith of the club in me and I hope to continue to enjoy", said Arbeloa in an interview to the media.

"It comes at a good time. Things are going well for me and I am proud to be here. I am very happy because the club trust me", commented the right-back, who still does not raise the possibility of retiring in Real Madrid: "It's hard to retire at this club by the requirement that entails. Here are always the best players in the world and when one reaches an age it is difficult to keep up. Today more players extend their careers and hopefully not the last renew with Real Madrid".

Permanent in the starting lineups in Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Arbeloa lives a good time under the command of Jose Mourinho: "I'm feeling very well under the orders of the coach. He always gives me a lot of confidence. There have been times when I've played more and others that I have played less, but I always felt the coach's confidence. Mourinho has managed to get the better of me".

"We have a coach that demands always 100% both in matches and trainings. Mourinho has a winning mentality and that's absolutely what he always perfectly has transmitted us. Mourinho made ​​me a better player and has done that I increased my football level. I am, of course, very grateful", added Arbeloa.

This season, Arbeloa arises the same goal "of every year" as he says. "We play for Real Madrid and we have to fight for every title. We know the difficulties involved, but last year we were close in all competitions and this season we should do the same. It is clear that for the fans the Champions League is special but we also want to win again the Spanish league, which is the most difficult tournament because of the regularity you need, and the Copa del Rey. Hopefully we can win those three titles. We will fight for it", he concludes.

Real Madrid 2016

Real Madrid 2016 is a reality. The white team is ensuring the long-term continuity of the 'Project Mourinho'. The first renewal to be announced was the Portuguese coach himself, who extended his contract two years, until 2016. On the same line is Alvaro Arbeloa, who only needs the signature to renew until that year.

The club's offer came a few weeks ago, as was reported by Spanish media on May 12. Just days after, the deal is practically closed. The positions were always very close, since both the club and the player feel comfortable with each other. So, lacking a few details, can say that Alvaro Arbeloa is renewed.

The side, who is summoned with the Spanish national team in Austria, has seen the club has reinforced its commitment to him. Although from the Bernabeu offices is being observed the world market in search of a rival to the right lane, Mourinho is delighted with his 'Spartan', after the Sergio Ramos' change of position. Arbeloa has been the owner of the right side of Madrid. So although there may be a new tenant in place, Arbeloa will remain important.

Real Madrid squad supports Jose Mourinho

With this extension, half of the players in the current squad are under contract beyond 2016. And will be more, because the club intends to renew Granero, whose contract ends in 2013, and Cristiano Ronaldo, ends in 2015. "There is no player who can not stay until 2016. Most of them will do in the top of their careers. Some will do in the final stretch, but they will come without any problem because of their abilities", said Mourinho after his renovation.

In 2013 will finish the contracts of Lass and Granero. In 2014, the contracts of Xabi Alonso, Raul Albiol and Adan. In 2015 the contracts of the 'galactics' signed in 2009 will end: Cristiano, Kaka and Benzema, with Khedira, Marcelo and Altintop. Until 2016 will go the contracts of Özil, Higuain, Di Maria, Pepe, Callejon and Arbeloa. And for 2017 will end the captains' contracts, Casillas and Ramos, in addition to the signings of last season Varane, Sahin and Coentrao.

That is, 77% of the workforce is under contract with Real Madrid, at least for the next three seasons, with the possibility of more. As well as Granero and CR7, Real Madrid will try to secure the future for Benzema who has completed his third season in white always improving.

So beyond the two signings that wants to hire Mourinho, the manager made ​​sure to be surrounded by his Praetorian Guard, including its technical body until 2016.